Emma vs Mahogany

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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Mahogany

Girl #2,357 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"rich reddish-brown tropical hardwood"

Origin: Taino/Caribbean indigenous

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,357
Total SSA Count
78
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mah, Maggie, Honey

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Mahogany Rank #2,357

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2357 for Mahogany.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Mahogany ___

  • Mahogany Rose
  • Mahogany Grace
  • Mahogany Jean
  • Mahogany Nicole
  • Mahogany Renee
  • Mahogany Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Mahogany

Ebony Ivory Scarlett Jasmine Sterling

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Mahogany more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Mahogany at #2357 in the United States.

What do Emma and Mahogany mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Mahogany means "rich reddish-brown tropical hardwood" (Taino/Caribbean indigenous origin).

Are Emma and Mahogany boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Mahogany is primarily a girl name.

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